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CM Samrat Chaudhary Visits Veer Kunwar Singh Fort-Museum in Jagdishpur, Announces 80‑ft Statue
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 06:16 PM
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Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary toured the Veer Kunwar Singh Fort-Museum in Jagdishpur, Bhojpur, and pledged to erect an 80‑foot statue after the Jhanjhariya tank’s beautification.
Bihar's Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary arrived in Jagdishpur, Bhojpur district, on Wednesday to inspect the Veer Kunwar Singh Fort-Museum, a site dedicated to the 1857 freedom fighter. During the visit, he laid a wreath at the memorial and interacted with local officials overseeing the museum's upkeep.
Chaudhary announced that an 80‑foot tall statue of Veer Kunwar Singh will be installed at the complex once the ongoing beautification of the nearby Jhanjhariya tank is completed. He described the monument as a tribute to the hero's legacy and a boost for cultural tourism in the region.
State authorities were directed to expedite the statue's construction and ensure that the tank's landscaping enhances the visitor experience. The announcement is expected to attract attention from historians and tourists alike, reinforcing Jagdishpur's historical significance.
The CM also highlighted the government's broader efforts to preserve heritage sites across Bihar, emphasizing that such initiatives align with the state's cultural development agenda.
Chaudhary announced that an 80‑foot tall statue of Veer Kunwar Singh will be installed at the complex once the ongoing beautification of the nearby Jhanjhariya tank is completed. He described the monument as a tribute to the hero's legacy and a boost for cultural tourism in the region.
State authorities were directed to expedite the statue's construction and ensure that the tank's landscaping enhances the visitor experience. The announcement is expected to attract attention from historians and tourists alike, reinforcing Jagdishpur's historical significance.
The CM also highlighted the government's broader efforts to preserve heritage sites across Bihar, emphasizing that such initiatives align with the state's cultural development agenda.